Meet Rob Goddard

A little about me. And why I do this work.

I’m Rob, the person behind Lifting Stones.

I work with people navigating change—helping them understand what’s happening beneath the surface, reconnect with what matters and find a way forward.

My own experiences of change have shaped the way I coach. I bring that perspective alongside my professional training, with space to understand your life on its own terms.

Coach · Author · Founder of Lifting Stones

Why This Work Matters to Me

For years, I knew how to adapt. Understanding myself took longer.

Growing up, I learned to read the room. To adjust to different environments, expectations and people. Being adaptable became a strength—but I eventually recognised how often I was putting my own needs aside to fit in.

Moving from Canada to Australia brought new beginnings, uncertainty and the challenge of building a life far from where I started. Relationships, loss and starting over would ask me to look more honestly at the patterns I carried.

I began to recognise my own masks: independence, approval, control and the familiar smile that said everything was fine.

That exploration became part of the foundation for Lifting Stones—and, later, the stories and reflections I shared in Behind the Smile.

My experiences don’t mean I know exactly what you’re going through. They remind me to listen, stay curious and make room for your story.

What You Can Expect

Space to be honest. Support to move forward.

You don’t need to arrive with the right words or a polished version of yourself. We start with what’s happening for you.

A thoughtful conversation

I listen, ask questions and help you explore what’s beneath the surface. There’s room to pause, reflect and say the things you’re still working out.
Honesty, with care

Our conversations can be supportive and challenging. We’ll look at familiar patterns, question assumptions and explore choices you may not have considered.
Something to take into your life

Reflection gives us a starting point. Together, we turn what you discover into practical steps, with room to learn and adjust along the way.

The work is personal. The direction is shaped together.

EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS

Experience that
supports the work.

Professional training, alongside over a decade in health and wellness.

My approach brings together lived experience and professional training—with curiosity, care and respect for the person in front of me.

As an ICF Professional Certified Coach, I bring a thoughtful approach to our conversations, with space to understand your circumstances and what moving forward means for you.

The qualifications support the work.
You remain at the centre of it.

Professional Certified Coach

PCC · ICF
Master Life Coach

Life coaching
Master NLP Practitioner

Neuro-linguistic programming
Master Conscious Hypnosis Coach

Hypnosis
ICF Member

Professional membership

BEHIND THE SMILE

There’s more
to the story.

Writing Behind the Smile gave me space to explore the experiences that shaped me—the ways I adapted, the changes I faced and the work of understanding myself.

If you’d like to know more about the person behind Lifting Stones, the book offers a more personal look.

EXPLORE THE BOOK

LET’S TALK

Your story matters, too.

You’ve read a little about me. I’d like to hear about you—what’s happening in your life, what you’d like to change and where you could use some support.

A free discovery call is a chance to talk, ask questions and see whether working together feels right.

BOOK A FREE DISCOVERY CALL

No pressure. No obligation. Just a conversation.